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Insecurity gulps over N100b in Borno state
Insecurity gulps over N100b in Borno state
By: Bodunrin Kayode
The Governor of Borno State, Prof Babagana Zulum has said that he has spent about N100b cumulatively in 2025 to improve security in the state.
He made the revelation recently when
visited the Emir of Uba Ali Ibn Mamza at his Palace.
The Governor noted that the visit aims at assessing the current security situation in Askira/Uba council area of the state and its environs and preparing to step up where there are obvious challenges in the security architecture.
The Governor however acknowledged that he is aware that the lingering insecurity situation actually scares road contractors who have been hired to construct road networks in and around the communities.
He nonetheless assured the Monarch and residents of more road constructions in the near future with a proposal for the establishment of a tertiary institution a computer training institution and more.
” I am on a tour most especially to asses the security situation in this area of the state. I will meet with the security agents to make sure we have greater input in the security in Askira/Uba.
” Security is important without it, peace cannot be guaranteed. I have plans to construct roads but the problem is no contractor will want to come down here and work.
“That’s why I will be establishing a quarry in Gworza which will be backed by the purchase of 100 trucks so that our road maintenance agency can construct roads easily.
“On higher institution I assure you, i will build a higher institution before I leave office. I will also build a Computer Institute, Jamb training center and a tertiary institution in Uba. We have a lot of plans for education, health and more. We spent a lot to make we put structures on ground”.
Responding the Emir of Uba Alhaji Ali Ibn Samaila (ii) said “You’ve done a lot for us with many projects. If not for you we will be suffering.
“If the Constitution was amenable we would want you to continue with the good works. May God bless you”.
Tragedy struck the council area recently when about 13 female farmers were abducted in Askira Uba. While residents lamented their plight, one escaped back home leaving 12 others in the Sambisa who were later rescued by hunters.
Insecurity gulps over N100b in Borno state
Troops arrest suspect with 75 live cartridges in Awka, Anambra
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Sector 5 Operation UDO KA have arrested a suspected criminal in Awka, Anambra State, and recovered 75 live cartridges in his possession.
Security sources said the arrest was made at about 7:00 a.m. on April 5, 2026, during a routine operation in the state capital.
The suspect was allegedly found with the ammunition concealed in his bag at the time of arrest.
During preliminary questioning, the suspect claimed he received the cartridges from a friend, while efforts are ongoing to identify and track the source of the consignment.
Authorities said the suspect is currently in custody as investigations continue.
Troops arrest suspect with 75 live cartridges in Awka, Anambra
Troops uncover illegal crude oil storage facility in Ahoada West forest in Rivers
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Joint Task Force, South-South, Operation DELTA SAFE, have uncovered an illegal crude oil storage site in the Orashi National Forest in Ahoada West Local Government Area of Rivers State.
Security sources said the discovery was made at about 9:00 a.m. on April 4, 2026, during an anti-illegal bunkering operation conducted by troops deployed at Aminigboko, alongside personnel of 103 Battalion and 16 Brigade Garrison.
During the operation, troops reportedly found two long galvanized pipes estimated at about 500 metres each, two hoses approximately 50 metres long, and a large reservoir containing stolen crude oil estimated at about 15,000 litres.
The recovered items were handled in line with the directives of Operation DELTA SAFE. Authorities said efforts are ongoing to identify and dismantle other illegal bunkering networks in the area.
Troops uncover illegal crude oil storage facility in Ahoada West forest in Rivers
Troops and Tantita operatives arrest 2 suspected oil bunkerers, recover AGO in Delta
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of 181 Amphibious Battalion, in collaboration with Tantita Security Services operatives, have arrested two suspected illegal oil bunkerers in Ndokwa West Local Government Area of Delta State.
Security sources said the suspects were apprehended at about 9:25 a.m. on April 4, 2026, around the Transpalodec Hotel junction in Kwale, following intelligence on their alleged activities.
Preliminary investigations indicated that the suspects had been on the watchlist of suspected bunkerers operating within the Kwale axis and were under surveillance prior to their arrest.
Items recovered from them included about 60 litres of Automotive Gas Oil (AGO), 32 sacks, and four mobile phones.
The suspects and recovered items were handed over to the Nigerian Police, Kwale Division, for further investigation and possible prosecution.
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